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Waukazoo Newsletter

June 9, 2023

WaukazooNewsletterJune 9, 2023

HAPPY SUMMER

FROM ALL OF US

AT WAUKAZOO!

Important Dates:

August 28 = Open House

August 30 = First Day of School

September 1 - 4 = No School, Labor Day Recess

Thank You Waukazoo Community!

As the year, and my time as Waukazoo’s principal, comes to a close I wanted to express my gratitude to the Waukazoo students, families, and community.


I have greatly appreciated my five years at Waukazoo and value the relationships that I was able to forge, especially with the students. While I am excited for my next opportunity I will, without question, miss our Waukazoo community, the families, and most importantly the students (as well as the hundreds of high fives and hugs daily).


Finally, I will be forever grateful to you all for embracing me as your student’s principal and for trusting our staff to work with your most valuable asset - your kids. I hope that I leave Waukazoo in a better place than when I came and that I’m remembered for being constantly caring, ever present, and someone who did what was best for kids.


The last five years will always hold special memories for me and for that I thank you.


Sam


Waukazoo Specials

Music with Mr. Loughrin

Physical Wellness with Mr. Metz

Hi Waukazoo Families,


We made it! The end of the school year. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you all for a wonderful school year. I love being at Waukazoo and am already looking forward to next school year. This summer I'll be out and about with my family enjoying all that Holland has to offer. Make sure if you see us you come say hi! Have a great summer, stay active, and GO WO!


-Mr. Metz

Spanish with Señora Dillon

Technology with Mrs. Fredrickson

Technology with Mrs. O'Brien

Hello!

It’s hard to believe that this is our last newsletter of the year! I hope your child has enjoyed our adventures in Technology! This week, we’ve had fun playing Sharks and Minnows with Spheros, visiting learning sites, and talking about our favorite activities and memories!

I’m looking forward to next year already!


I will not be putting updates in our grade level links, however, I do have some several learning links to help your child maintain a variety of skills over the summer.

Visit my website at bit.ly/mrsobrientech to find those links!

I wish your family a fun-filled, restful, safe and happy summer!

Mrs. O’Brien

Library with Mrs. Wood

Waukazoo Happenings

The Waukazoo Olympics

The Waukazoo Olympics (think Field Day) returned on June 6, 2023. Students participated in 8 fun outdoor activities to celebrate the end of the school at Waukazoo. The PTA also provided each student with a popsicle to cool down after a couple of hours outside.

The Critter Barn at Waukazoo

The final special event arranged by the Waukazoo PTA was held, for all students, on June 8. All grades had a dedicated time slot to check out and visit with the animals. Thank you to the Waukazoo PTA for coordinating this cool end of year activity for all of Waukazoo!

PBIS Pride Tickets

Waukazoo students earned Waukazoo Pride Tickets all year. These tickets recognize students for being Respectful, Responsible, Ready to Learn, or demonstrating Waukazoo Family Pride. The building goal this year was to reach 12,500 tickets and the students absolutely crushed it with over 13,250 WZ Pride Tickets earned! In honor of reaching their goal the students received a movie, root beer floats, and a special costume day for Mr. Lemmon. Way to go Waukazoo!

Online Registration

Each year existing West Ottawa families are required to register using the district’s Parent Portal tool. The registrations were due June 1, if you have not yet completed it, please do ASAP. If you have questions you can contact the Waukazoo office at (616)786-1800.

Upcoming Construction at Waukazoo

As part of previously approved West Ottawa bond projects Waukazoo will be adding on beginning in the late spring. 2 classrooms will be added off the southwest corner of the building and 1 classroom will be renovated. The remainder of the building will see a significant refresh with paint and mechanical improvements over the summer. The work will be completed in time for the 2023-2024 school year at Waukazoo.

West Ottawa Summer Happenings

Bookmobile Schedule

Meet Up & Eat Up Schedule